College is more than just an educational milestone; it is a student's first step towards the social responsibilities of adulthood. With the increase in freedom comes a greater degree of responsibility, and students constantly shift and refine their conduct and boundaries to accommodate them. Yet despite the best intentions of some students, a time may come when they face sexual assault charges. These charges come with significant drawbacks, affecting the student's life and self-esteem for years afterward.
Numerous benign interactions or even verbal exchanges may lead to a college sexual assault charge in Wisconsin. Whether it was a lapse in judgment or a genuine mistake, the investigation process remains the same. In the initial phases of the process, even an innocent defendant may receive harsh treatment and face suspicion due to allegations, especially if there is no oversight to make certain it is a fair process.
There is no guarantee that the university's investigation process is free of bias. Due to the numerous negative scenarios result from mere suspicion, the accused is at a disadvantage even before the investigative process begins. To protect your rights and make sure that you don't receive unfair treatment, you need a strong attorney-advisor like Joseph D. Lento.
The Impact of a Sexual Assault Charge at College
Sexual assault is a crime that has severe and long-term impacts on victims, and they rightfully deserve proper protection and a fair investigation process. Concurrently, when the accused a student faces a misconduct charge, they have a lot to lose, and it's more than just their reputation. Sexual assault charges also come with the suspension of their degree, expulsion, and in some cases, a lack of professional opportunities in the future.
One of the hardest-hitting impacts is the damage this type of charge has on a student's interpersonal relationships. Whether it's with peers, friends, professors, or even family members, the label of a sexual offender is hard to shake and stigmatizes the student for years.
Even in the most complex cases, you still have a right to defense and legal representation. In many cases, these charges are inaccurate and undeserved. When you work hard to receive a degree and are wrongfully charged with sexual assault, fighting back is not just your best option – it's your only one.
Wisconsin's Response to College Sexual Misconduct Cases
Despite the new changes in misconduct laws that govern schools and colleges and the restoration of due process to college administrations, Wisconsin remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting victims. However, for students facing a sexual assault charge, this may adversely affect the outcome of their case, especially when bias is a factor in the decision-making process.
The new changes to Title IX mean that both live hearings and the cross-examination of the parties are now part of the investigation process for cases under Title IX's jurisdiction. Even when a defendant faces false accusations, the stress and process of cross-examination may be too challenging to overcome, and this exacerbates their chances of successfully defending themselves.
Attorney-advisor Joseph D. Lento has the legal knowledge to proficiently navigate the process of investigating college sexual assault cases in Wisconsin both under Title IX and also under a school's sexual misconduct policy or Code of Conduct, which will be the policies where may non-Title IX cases will be addressed and adjudicated moving forward. With his sound counsel and defense strategy, defendants facing accusations of sexual misconduct have a better chance of success and receive the support they need.
The Importance of a Strong Defense Strategy
College administrations investigating cases of sexual assault require proof that the event took place. Before the process or even hearing begins, however, the odds are already against the defendant. Although this means justice for many victims, those facing false accusations should also receive the same measure of justice, especially when falsely accused.
If you or a family member face a sexual misconduct or assault charge at a Wisconsin university, every action that you take after receiving notice matters in your case outcome. As soon as you learn of the charges, contact an attorney to discuss your options and the best approach. Attorney-advisor Joseph D. Lento implements a strategy that combines presenting concrete evidence with his unwavering, assertive, and aggressive knowledge of the law.
Even if you are innocent and believe that you have enough evidence to discredit sexual assault claims against you, the plaintiff may have a legal team. Facing a team of advisors or attorneys who have experience and knowledge to approach such cases leaves you at a disadvantage.
A good defense strategy protects you from false accusations, and at the very least, ensures that your case receives the best possible outcome regardless of the circumstances.
How The Lento Law Firm Can Help You
With sensitive cases that have far-reaching repercussions, the advice and assistance of a legal professional with a track record of success are of utmost importance. With many years of experience successfully defending and representing hundreds of students across the United States facing sexual assault charges, you won't have to worry about the additional burden of unfair administrative processes.
Attorney-advisor Joseph D. Lento is here for you from the initial phases of your case until you receive an outcome. There are several ways that you can enhance your case outcome, and the sure-fire way to get a better result is to hire a legal professional. Not any legal defense suffices; the more robust the strategy and the more extensive the attorney's experience, the likelier that the defense strategy works in the respondent's favor.
Attorney-advisor Lento asks the right questions, knows every loophole that the complainant's legal team may use, and finds concrete evidence to disprove erroneous claims. Knowing how damaging these situations become and their impact on the defendant's life, attorney-advisor Lento takes your case as seriously as you do and fights for your rights.
Every case that attorney-advisor Joseph D. Lento takes on, it's with one goal in mind – to make sure that his clients receive justice. In what is arguably one of the darkest times in a student's and family's life, ensuring that they don't face life-altering consequences is the primary concern.
Wisconsin College Sexual Misconduct Advisor
If you or a loved one is facing sexual misconduct charges at a school in Wisconsin, and even if it seems like there's no hope and the odds are against you, attorney Joseph D. Lento ensures that you don't face the storm alone. Contact the Lento Law Firm today (888) 535 – 3686 to learn more.
Wisconsin colleges and universities where Joseph D. Lento can help as your or your student's college sexual misconduct advisor during investigations, hearings, and appeals include, but are not limited to, the following schools:
- Alverno College
- The Art Institute of Wisconsin
- Bellin College
- Beloit College
- Blackhawk Technical College
- Bryant and Stratton College Glendale
- Bryant and Stratton College Milwaukee
- Bryant and Stratton College Wauwatosa
- Cardinal Stritch University
- Carroll University
- Carthage College
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
- College of Menominee Nation
- Concordia University Wisconsin
- DeVry University Wisconsin
- Edgewood College
- Fox Valley Technical College
- Gateway Technical College
- Globe University Appleton
- Globe University Eau Claire
- Globe University Green Bay
- Globe University La Crosse
- Globe University Madison East
- Globe University Madison West
- Globe University Wausau
- Herzing University Brookfield
- Herzing University Kenosha
- Herzing University Madison
- ITT Technical Institute Green Bay
- ITT Technical Institute Greenfield
- ITT Technical Institute Madison
- Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College
- Lakeland College
- Lakeshore Technical College
- Lawrence University
- Madison Area Technical College
- Madison Media Institute
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College
- Marian University
- Marquette University
- Mid State Technical College
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
- Milwaukee School of Engineering
- Moraine Park Technical College
- Mount Mary College
- Nicolet Area Technical College
- Northcentral Technical College
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Northland College
- Northland International University
- Ripon College
- Saint Norbert College
- Sanford Brown College West Allis
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family
- Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
- University of Phoenix Madison Campus
- University of Phoenix Milwaukee Campus
- University of Wisconsin Colleges
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse
- University of Wisconsin Madison
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
- University of Wisconsin Parkside
- University of Wisconsin Platteville
- University of Wisconsin River Falls
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
- University of Wisconsin Stout
- University of Wisconsin Superior
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater
- Viterbo University
- Waukesha County Technical College
- Western Technical College
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
- Wisconsin Lutheran College
It is critical to make certain the college sexual misconduct investigation at your Wisconsin school is handled properly and that the accused student's interests are protected from as early as possible during the sexual misconduct investigative process. One major reason is because even at colleges and universities where a finding of responsibility for sexual misconduct charges is made at a hearing, the investigation will set the stage for what the hearing panel is provided prior to a hearing (and what the hearing panel will in large part rely on at a hearing), and at schools where the finding of responsibility is made solely through the investigative process, what takes place during the investigation itself will determine whether the accused is found responsible or not responsible for college sexual misconduct charges.
Unfortunately, some students, families, and college employees make the mistake of not taking the necessary precautions as soon as possible when accused of sexual misconduct at college. Some people will mistakenly believe that if they "just explain what happened," their college or university will be fair and impartial and will arrive at the truth. In a perfect world this may be the case, but in a perfect world, sexual misconduct cases would not exist.
Fighting passionately for the future of his clients at universities and colleges throughout the nation for many years, Joseph D. Lento knows how important it is to mount the strongest defense because he understands that an accused's academic and professional future is on the line. He does not settle for the easiest outcome, and instead prioritizes his clients' needs and well-being. Joseph Lento is a licensed attorney in New Jersey and New York, is admitted as an attorney pro hac vice in state and federal court if needed when representing clients nationwide, and serves as a college sexual misconduct advisor to students and others in academia facing sexual misconduct investigations and Title IX disciplinary cases in Wisconsin and throughout the nation. Make certain your or your student's interests are protected - Contact National College Sexual Misconduct Attorney Joseph D. Lento today at 888-535-3686 or by completing our online form.
